A new study has shown that school kids in Britain smoke cigarettes because they enjoy it and not because their pals say it's cool.
A new study has shown that school kids in Britain smoke cigarettes because they enjoy it and not because their pals say it's cool.
The 11-year study has found that kids are likely to try cigs if someone at home smokes.
Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
The findings revealed that almost 99 pct of the youngsters who smoked regularly lived with at least one smoker, reports The Sun.
Moreover, people who smoke as kids are at three-fold risk of dying prematurely than those starting at 20.
Like Regular Cigarettes, Low Nicotine Ones also Not Good for Heart
A study of 62 youngsters has revealed that low tar, low nicotine cigarettes impair blood flow through the heart as severely as regular cigarettes.
A study of 62 youngsters has revealed that low tar, low nicotine cigarettes impair blood flow through the heart as severely as regular cigarettes.
Researcher Dr Susan Woods, from Liverpool John Moores University said the study had gained "vital information" to help identify youngsters most at risk.
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BMA Scotland Welcomes New Plan to Tackle Kid's Addiction to Tobacco
Doctors’ leaders have welcomed the publication of a new Smoking Prevention Action Plan for Scotland.
Doctors’ leaders have welcomed the publication of a new Smoking Prevention Action Plan for Scotland.
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China to Ban All Forms of Tobacco Promotion by 2011
China, the world's largest tobacco producer and consumer, will ban all forms of tobacco promotion by January 2011.
China, the world's largest tobacco producer and consumer, will ban all forms of tobacco promotion by January 2011.
